This Program is Directed by
Sylvie Littledale
If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!
- 2024 Dates
June 29 — July 22
July 9 — August 1
July 9 — August 1
- tuition
$7,990 + airfare
Ecuador & the Galápagos
Highlands, Kichwa Culture, & Island Biodiversity
- 2024 Dates
June 29 — July 22
July 9 — August 1
July 9 — August 1
- tuition
$7,990 + airfare
Live in Ecuador’s Andean highlands on this summer service program. During your student travel program in Ecuador, join members of a local Kichwa community in meaningful service projects—lend a hand with light construction work, participate in water access initiatives, or help with the local harvest. Then, explore the otherworldly landscapes and extraordinary wildlife of the Galápagos Islands, home to giant tortoises, lava tunnels, equatorial penguins, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies.
- Highlights
• Join a community-wide minga to refurbish a town building
• Ride horseback at the base of Cotopaxi Volcano
• Join local contacts during the annual Inti Raymi celebration
• Snorkel with sea lions in a sheltered Galápagos bay
• Ride horseback at the base of Cotopaxi Volcano
• Join local contacts during the annual Inti Raymi celebration
• Snorkel with sea lions in a sheltered Galápagos bay
“I now step into life with a ‘go for it!’ mentality that I gained from this trip.”
—Yara A., Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy, Pittsburgh, PA
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Featured
Leaders
Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program.
Featured
Leaders
Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program.
What to Expect
Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:
What to Expect
Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:
A Day in the Life: Host Community
Due to the traveling nature of this summer program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day in our host community.
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
A Day in the Life:
Host Community
Due to the traveling nature of this summer program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day in our host community.
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
“We expected a combination of challenge, inspiration, and wonder. All achieved. An outstanding, engaging, and very deep experience for Zach.”
—Molly Stern & Jay Mandel, Brooklyn, NY
This Program is Directed by
Sylvie Littledale
If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!
